Local History: Olicana Historical Society
The Olicana Historical Society, which is affiliated to the Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society, arranges an annual winter programme of lectures on a variety of subjects of both general and local historical interest.
Meetings are being held in Jack Lofthouse Annexe at The Clarke Foley Centre, Cunliffe Road, Ilkley, on the third Thursday of the month September to May starting at 7.30pm. Except for The Ilkley Arts Festival Event November 21st when it will be held in The Sanctuary at Christchurch on The Grove, also at 7.30.
Just come along to a meeting if you wish to join.
Annual Subscription £15
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Olicana Historical Society Programme 2025-6 THURSDAY, 18th SEPTEMBER ‘ Excavation of Kirkstall Abbey Guest House ‘- Dr Stuart Wrathmell
THURSDAY, 16th OCTOBER ‘ Berenblum and the Bari Bombs ‘- Andy Wilson
THURSDAY, 20th NOVEMBER ‘ Bradford Suffragettes ‘- Jennie Kiff Ilkley Arts Festival Event This event is free to guests
THURSDAY, 18th DECEMBER ‘ A Yorkshire Year. 365 Days of Folklore, Customs and Traditions ‘ -Catherine Warr
2026 THURSDAY, 15th JANUARY ‘ Medieval Stained Glass in York ‘ -Paul Medforth
THURSDAY, 19th FEBRUARY ‘ Wentworth Woodhouse ‘- Dave Winpenny
THURSDAY, 19th MARCH ‘ Medieval Leeds ‘- Prof Joyce Hill
THURSDAY, 16th APRIL ‘ Drystone Walls in Conistone Township. An Archaeological Survey ‘ Dr David Johnson May Foster Pickles Memorial Lecture & The 71st Annual General Meeting |